Fatal industrial accidents in Texas

April 18, 2013

Here is a list of some recent and major fatal industrial accidents in Texas.

Associated Press

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April 16, 1947: The worst industrial accident in U.S. history occurred when the French ship Grandcamp exploded while docked at Texas City. The vessel was loaded with ammonia nitrite fertilizer. The next day, another fertilizer-laden ship, the High Flyer, also blew up. Combined losses were 576 people killed and another 5,000 injured.

Associated Press

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April 16, 1947: The worst industrial accident in U.S. history occurred when the French ship Grandcamp exploded while docked at Texas City. The vessel was loaded with ammonia nitrite fertilizer. The next day, another fertilizer-laden ship, the High Flyer, also blew up. Combined losses were 576 people killed and another 5,000 injured.